Pinot Grigio | the beauty of restraint
Pinot Grigio (called Pinot Gris in France)- one of the most beloved and popular white grape varieties, is native to Burgundy, France. The wines it makes are mostly simple, easy-drinking wines, with high acidity, low to moderate alcohol and flavors of citrus (lemon, lime), apple, pear and white peach (this style is largely grown in Veneto region in NE Italy). A different style of wines is made when the grapes are harvested later in the season, when the sugar levels are higher and the acidity is lower- riper, richer, medium-full bodied wines, with medium acidity, flavors of white peach, mango, honey, and ginger, and aging potential (French style). Alsace region, France produces richer, fuller bodied, more textured styles of Pinot Gris, with remarkable aging potential.
Climate: Cool-moderate climate
Style: Typically dry, sometimes made in off-dry or medium sweet, usually unoaked; single-varietal or blended
Structure: Dry, medium-high acidity, light to full-bodied, moderate alcohol
Classic Aromas: Lemon, lime, green apple, pear, peach, nectarine, mango, banana, honey, ginger, wet stones.
